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Magazine How one image captures 21 hours of a volcanic eruption. The tail has black fur on the top and is white on the underside. It has a wide flat face with longer fur on the cheek area. It has long legs and big paws. Its color ranges from an orange-ish brown to pale gray with black spots and bars on it legs and chest and less noticeable spots throughout its body. Click to hear bobcat sounds. The bobcats ability to adapt to many different habitats and ranges is what has made it such a successful species.
In the Sonoran Desert is has adapted to survive on marginal habitats. A marginal habitat is one that might not be as rich in prey or shelter as other places. The bobcat can be found throughout the Sonoran Desert. It prefers rocky areas with plenty of plant cover, but can be found in mountain forests, riparian canyons, brushland, and in populated suburban areas. The range of the bobcat is quite large. They can be found from southern Canada, throughout the United States and into northern and central Mexico.
Overall, the population of the bobcat is fairly stable. In some areas their numbers are increasing and in other areas the population is declining. They are currently listed as a species of least concern.
Bobcats are carnivores and thus prefer an all meat diet. Take the following actions:. Homeowners may trap and relocate the animal, but should contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department for an appropriate release location before transporting the animal.
For a fee, wildlife control businesses will remove animals from the property. Bobcats rarely get rabies. If you see any animal with symptoms of rabies, stay away from it and call , your closest Arizona Game and Fish Department office , or a wildlife control business immediately. Anyone bitten by a bobcat must immediately seek medical attention from a qualified health care provider. Whenever possible, the animal should be captured or killed and sent to a laboratory for rabies testing.
E-news Signup. My Account. Search for:. Wildlife Living With Bobcats. Living With Wildlife. Living With Bobcats Lynx rufus or Felis rufus Bobcats are common throughout Arizona at all elevations, especially in rimrock and chaparral areas, and in the outskirts of urban areas where food is readily available.
Arizona Bobcat video Bobcat Fact Sheet Description and Habits Tan with dark spots on coat Short tail with black tip on top side pounds males are larger than females inches tall inches long Mate February to March Average litter of two to three kittens, usually born from April to early June Kittens stay with the mother seven to 12 months Live years Able to jump as high as 12 feet Carnivorous, generally feed on small mammals and birds includes domestic birds and rabbits ; will also eat lizards, snakes, and small pets, including house cats Possible Conflicts with Humans and Pets If you see a bobcat near your home, there is no need to panic.
What Attracts Them? Food may include birds, rodents, rabbits, small unattended pets, poultry or other domestic birds, and other small livestock. They will sometimes defecate in shallow water such as pools and fountains. Shelter for bobcats can include rooftops, attics, and the space underneath decks. Other small spaces can make attractive dens also, and bobcats will sometimes rest during the day or bask in the sun. This makes them attracted to thick brush, shade, and unoccupied yards.
What Should I Do? To discourage a bobcat, immediately Scare off with loud noises or spray with a garden hose.
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